glaucoma

noun

glau·​co·​ma glau̇-ˈkō-mə  glȯ- 

: a disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball that can result in damage to the optic disc and gradual loss of vision

Examples of glaucoma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

People with diabetes, epilepsy, heart rhythm concerns, high blood pressure, glaucoma, or hyperthyroidism need to talk with their doctor before taking them. —Kara Smythe, EverydayHealth.com, 15 May 2026

Its medical use includes helping with pain, anxiety and glaucoma. —Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 9 May 2026

There are some early trials with glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. —Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 4 May 2026

The company recently received FDA approval to conduct its first clinical trial in human subjects, using the technique to treat a form of glaucoma and a condition that causes blood loss in the back of the eye that can lead to blindness. —Time Contributors, Time, 27 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin, cataract, from Greek glaukōma, from glaukoun to have a cataract, from glaukos

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glaucoma

• aroma
• diploma
• fibroma
• glioma
• lipoma
• lymphoma
• myoma
• myxoma
• neuroma
• paloma
• schwannoma
• scotoma

Kids Definition

glaucoma

noun

glau·​co·​ma glau̇-ˈkō-mə 

glȯ-

: an abnormal condition of the eye marked by increased pressure inside the eye that causes damage to the retina and gradual loss of vision

Medical Definition

glaucoma

noun

glau·​co·​ma glau̇-ˈkō-mə  glȯ- 

: a disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball that can result in damage to the optic disc and gradual loss of vision